Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. The theme for 2024 is Transforming and Advancing Change. From 23rd to 29th September there will be a different theme each day. "The 5th annual Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2024 addresses disp...

 Next in our RC Hub Highlights series, Lets dive into this tab - Accessing Help in My Community. In this blog post you can find information about where to find your local food bank, Blooming Menopause Community Group in Sandwell and more. So, What is the RC Hub? The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource librar...

Here at the Recovery College we are all about celebrating the successes of our staff and students. So it gives us great pleasure to announce that Liane, Deputy Principal and Kiran, Lead Facilitator have recently gained some amazing qualifications! Liane has gained her Cert Ed and Kiran her PGCE! Well done both, we are very proud of you and your inc...

Hello and Welcome to our Autumn Term at The Recovery College. Welcome back to our students and a warm welcome to anyone joining us for the first time! Our Staff Team have been working hard over the summer break to prepare for the Autumn Term... Our Facilitators have been finalising new courses, and preparing for delivery, Our Admin Team have spent ...

September is often seen as a month of change, whether you are beginning a new journey in education or starting a new job. The Recovery College Hub is a platform full of resources that could help you navigate new changes in your life. Today, We're going to dive into two categories that can help, Stepping into Work and Staff Wellbeing....

The Recovery in Sandwell e-bulletin/ newsletter, aims to support people living or working in Sandwell to become'recovery informed', breaking down the stigma and prejudice towards people with drug or alcohol problems, and celebrating recovery. Everyone has a role to play in building recovery, helping people to believe in recovery and supporting them...

Sometimes the hardest words to say are the most important. This year's World Suicide Prevention Day campaign carries a crucial message: "Change the Narrative on Suicide."  At The Recovery College, we feel it is important to signpost and share different organisations across the Black Country and national organisations that can support...

A Place of Welcome offers your neighbourhood a place where everyone can go for a friendly conversation and free refreshments, if, and when they need it.   On these two posters below you can find dates, times and locations for Tipton, Wednesbury and West Bromwich

Beat It Percussion Community Events take place across Sandwell. Here is the schedule for September - October 2024 "Sound Relaxation works by using live sensory sounds to gently take people into a state of deep relaxation. It works even for those who find it near-impossible to relax in their daily lives. Sound relaxation benefits peop...

 This newsletter has been created as a way of providing support and information around nature for health and wellbeing in the West Midlands. It features a snapshot of the amazing work being done in the West Midlands connecting people and nature, upcoming events across the West Midlands and any training opportunities within ...

Walsall College will be a running a *free basic photography and videography course in September for anyone aged 19+!  If you've always had an interest in elements of photography or using cameras then this taster course might be for you! This six-week course will take place at the Pleck Library Campus every Wednesday from 18th Septemb...

This Wednesday (4th September) come and join us at our Open Afternoon at our Sandwell Base.  This will take place between 2-4.30pm. There will be an Information Session with our marketing team, outlining what a Recovery College is, what we do, our philosophy and the student journey. You will be able to meet the team and join our Question and A...

We are back with our Recovery College Hub Highlights series! The RC Hub is a mental health, recovery, health and wellbeing resource library, for people living in the Black Country. It is ever-growing with new activities, leaflets, videos and other tools to help you. Access the Recovery College Hub here: The RC Hub   Within the Hub, t...

Join this group provided for those on waiting lists, in recovery or wanting to connect and get involved. Every Thursday afternoon from 2:30pm at Myra Harris, Community Bungalow. There are a range of activities and topics to help you improve your wellbeing and build your confidence. This group is created by Just Straight Talk Platform and The A...

Spend the afternoon at this music group at Sons of Rest, Wednesbury WS10 9HG Join in an afternoon where you can 'let loose and be creative'] Every Friday afternoon from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Address - Sons of Rest, 1 Foley Street, Wednesbury, WS10 9HG You are able to join in or sit and listen, this group will help to improve your wellbeing, build co...

Curious about what a Recovery College is and how it can benefit you?  Come along to our Wolverhampton and Sandwell Bases next week for an informative and engaging Open Day! Wolverhampton Date Monday 2nd September Time 10am-12.30pm Address 63 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU Sandwell - Quayside House Date Wednesday 4th ...

 For Parents and Carers in Sandwell, Starting Monday 23rd September, there will be Wellbeing Sessions looking at different topics each week to help you understand your emotional well-being and discover ways to cope. To Request a place at these sessions please scan the QR code below or use this form here: MoodMaster Well-being

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group have a Coffee and Chat Group you can grab a coffee, talk about the small stuff, the big stuff or whatever is on your mind.  It is based at 321 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8LU. There are fortnightly and monthly dates to attend. The next Coffee & Chat dates are Tuesday 3rd September, Tuesday 17th Septembe...

August Bank Holiday marks one of the largest Pride Events in the UK. Over the weekend Manchester will be filled with pride events and community activities. Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and the culture is universally cel...

The Kaleidoscope Group host a bereavement support group in West Bromwich.  This group provides a compassionate and supportive environment for those who are grieving. Facilitators are available to listen, provide empathy, to offer a sense of community and shared understanding. The group meet monthly on Tuesdays 11am-12:30pm.  For...